UrbanMech UM-R85

[YingJanshi]

Along with the new Thunderbolt variant of the Hetzer, the CCAF has also begun to field a new refit of the UrbanMech. This refit has been almost exclusively deployed on the border with Republic. The CCAF has also been sharing the design with the MAF.


UrbanMech UM-R85

Type: UrbanMech
Technology Base: Inner Sphere (Advanced)
Tonnage: 30
Battle Value: 709

Equipment            Mass
Internal Structure:                 Endo      1.5
Engine:               1.5
    Type:                   Fusion
    Walking MP:      2
    Running MP:      3
    Jumping MP:      2
Heat Sinks:      11      1
Gyro:               1
Cockpit:                            3
Armor Factor (Ferro):   105      6
      Internal      Armor
      Structure   Value
    Head      3      9
    Center Torso   10      15
    Center Torso (Rear)      5
    R/L Torso   7      11
    R/L Torso (Rear)                      3
    R/L Arm   5      10
    R/L Leg          7          14

Weapons and Ammo      Location                   Critical      Tonnage
Thunderbolt 15         Right Arm                   3      11
ER Small Laser         Left Arm                   1       0.5
Ammo (Thunderbolt 15) 12                   Right Torso   3      3
CASE            Right Torso   1      0.5
Jump Jets                         Center Torso   2      1

[Isaac Cameron-Wolf]

Interesting concept. 50% more damage, 33% increase in range (versus the standard AC10 specs) Any pilot facing this would be sorely mistaken.

[Hptm. Streiger]

Any pilot facing this would be sorely mistaken.

True save the fact you have AMS

[Sabelkatten]

If it had been a straight refit of SW-era Urbies (drop the extra SHS, replace AC/10 with TB/15 and 3 tons ammo, possibly upgrade to FF armor) it makes some sense.

But as new construction (ES chassis) it makes no sense at all - use DHS and a HPPC as main gun and you get the same range/damage profile but doesn't have to worry about AMS or ammo and get several tons more to play with in the bargain!

[Isaac Cameron-Wolf]

Ya but a HPPC Urbie has been done already... are far too common to think of.

[Hptm. Streiger]

inspired by this topic, i tried to create a urbie for my own,
HPPC or Thunderbolt are both problematic 'cause of minimal range
the urbie is really great on urban maps because it is hard to use it not right (no skidding, good weapon for short to medium range)

a array of machine guns, flamers and srm should do a better job for anti infantry and tank hunting

[LastChanceCav]

The thunderbolt is a nice choice since it can be fired indirectly. Park the Urbie out of sight a few blocks away, hide some infantry to spot in a convenient building, and then rain down the love on the opposition.

Cheers,
LCC

[Isaac Cameron-Wolf]

Ive done some urbie refits myself but i tend to stick with the familiar. As i am not a huge fan of the HPPC, i went with a Gauss Rifle to keep that ballistic "boom"

[Onisuzume]

Personally, I think that the MRM-30 urbie is much more scary when it rounds a corner in a city.

[Spheroid]

It is doable as an older refit of the UM-R60.  If you must have the same ammo I suppose one heat sink could be swapped for more ammo.

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Urbanmech UM-R60

Mass: 30 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Experimental Tech
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-F
Production Year: 3070
Cost: 1,756,625 C-Bills
Battle Value: 652

Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 60 Fusion Engine
Walking Speed: 21.6 km/h
Maximum Speed: 32.4 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
    Jump Capacity: 60 meters
Armor: Unknown Ferro-Fibrous w/ CASE
Armament:
    1  Thunderbolt-15
    1  Small Laser
Manufacturer: Unknown
    Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

================================================================================
Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                      51 points                3.00
Engine:             Fusion Engine                 60                       1.50
    Walking MP: 2
    Running MP: 3
    Jumping MP: 2 Standard
    Jump Jet Locations: 2 CT                                               1.00
Heat Sinks:         Single Heat Sink             11                        1.00
    Heat Sink Locations: 1 HD, 2 LT, 2 RT, 2 LL, 2 RL
Gyro:               Standard                                               1.00
Cockpit:            Standard                                               3.00
    Actuators:      L: SH+UA    R: SH+UA
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV -  96                  5.50
    Armor Locations: 4 LT, 3 RT, 4 LA, 3 RA
    CASE Locations: 1 RT                                                   0.50

                                                      Internal       Armor     
                                                      Structure      Factor     
                                                Head     3            9         
                                        Center Torso     10           11       
                                 Center Torso (rear)                  8         
                                           L/R Torso     7            8         
                                    L/R Torso (rear)                  4         
                                             L/R Arm     5            10       
                                             L/R Leg     7            12       

================================================================================
Equipment                                 Location    Heat    Critical    Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Thunderbolt-15                               RT        7         3        11.00
Small Laser                                  LA        1         1         0.50
@Thunderbolt-15 (8)                          RT        -         2         2.00
                                            Free Critical Slots: 19



[YingJanshi]

Really, I was seeing being used as follows; walk into a medium or heavy building, hide in the building, then use your supporting infantry as spotters to fire indirectly. A head-cap out of nowhere can be very demoralizing!

[YingJanshi]

Is it just me or hasn't the trend in the newest TROs to try to cram as much new tech on each unit as possible (except for the RetroTech designs of course)?